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Datasheet

ANT-868-CW-RCL-SMA

VSWR

Figure 3 provides the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) across the antenna bandwidth. VSWR describes

the power reflected from the antenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna

performance at a given frequency. Reflected power is also shown on the right-side vertical axis as a gauge of

the percentage of transmitter power reflected back from the antenna.

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Figure 3. ANT-868-CW-RCL VSWR

Return Loss

Return loss (Figure 4), represents the loss in power at the antenna due to reflected signals. Like VSWR, a

lower return loss value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency.

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Figure 4. ANT-868-CW-RCL Return Loss